BCTE Overview of Program of Study (POS) K.C. Simchock Division Manager for

1. BCTE Overview of Program of Study (POS) K.C. Simchock Division Manager for Professional Development & Support Services Bureau of Career and Technical Education 1

2. The mission of the Pennsylvania Department of Education is to lead and serve the educational community, to enable each individual to grow into an inspired, productive, fulfilled lifelong learner. 2

3. Office of Basic Education Amy C. Morton, Deputy Secretary Bureau of Career & Technical Education Dr. Lee Burket, Director

4. Today’s Topics to be Reviewed • Updates with Include: • Websites to assist school educators • Data to support career pathways for PA HPO • Perkins Requirements: • Federal Recommendations for POS • PA Process to Implement POS • Data to Support College and Career Ready • POS Action Plan for Marketing 4

5. BCTE POS Overview • Program of Study (POS) – Career Pathways Leading Career & Technical Ed into College- www.education.state.pa.us – BCTE Website • Careerzone – Website- Assessments, PA Labor Market Job Data, Jobs, Schools, & Budget Lifestyles- www.pacareerzone.com • Standards Align System (SAS) – Information and Resources for Implementation- NEW - Lesson Plans-http://www.pdesas.org/ 5

6. Federal Program of Study Components • Legislation and Polices – Perkins, CATS • Course Sequences – Secondary & Postsecondary • Partnerships – Educators, Administers, Institutions • Guidance Counseling – Career Pathways • Credits Transfer Agreements – Statewide • College and Career Readiness – Rigor courses,Industry Certifications • Accountability and Evaluation Systems – PIMS, CATS • Professional Development- PDE, Tech-Prep, Centers • Teaching and Learning Strategies- Integration of Academics • Technical Skills Assessment- Student Attainment

7. Establish frameworks & process Establish frameworks & process Programs of Study Programs of Study Review Perkins policy Review Perkins policy SECONDARY POSTSECONDARY Develop POS Formats Develop HPO/ Industry Certifications BCTE HPO/ Industry Certifications BCTE Develop verified technical standards Develop verified technical standards Articulation Agreements academic alignment Scope & sequence Implement Program Approval Process Approve articulation for POS Built Partnerships Train school educators, counselors, administrators Signed Articulation Agreements placed on Academyone Website Marketing Plan SOAR – T-P Establish POS Committees Perkins contracts Assess POS committees review blueprints Develop & validate end of program tests Sites test pilot assessments NOCTI Finalized Write test questions Account Schools review data & analysis Compile data on POS/Perkins Report data for POS Indicators PIMS Training to schools Revise Articulation is also revisited and agreements Updated Return to development stage and start the process of revisions Update POS very 3 to 4 years Development

8. High Priority Occupations (HPOs) High Priority Occupations (HPOs) are direct results of Pennsylvania’s industry-driven approach to workforce development. The purpose of the statewide and regional HPO lists is to align workforce training and education investments with occupations that are: * High Demand * High Skill; * Family Sustainable Wages. Access the 2010 HPO lists for PA or WIA to see if your occupation or training program met the latest criteria. If not, you may need to petition occupations to be added. All petitions are due to the state no later than June. The final 2010 HPO lists will be released on July 1, 2010. PA has 110 CIPs, 55 are HPO, and currently 35 of those are POS. http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/misc/2009_PA_HPO.pdf http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/misc/CIP_SOC_xwalk2009.xls

9. The First Seven POSs • Accounting Technology/Technician & Bookkeeping 52.0302 • Agricultural Mechanization, General 01.0201 • Carpentry/Carpenter 46.0201 • Child Care & Support Services Management 19.0708 • Dental Assisting/Assistant 51.0601 • Health/Medical Assisting Services, Other 51.0899 • Welding Technology/Welder 48.0508

10. 15 POSs for 2009 • Graphic Communication Other • Computer Network/Telecom • Electronic/Comm. Eng Tech • Drafting/Design Tech, Gen • Elec/Pwr Trans Installer Other • Heating, AC, Refrig. Mechanic • Auto body Repair Tech • Automotive Mechanic Tech • Machine Tool Technician • Commercial/Advertising Art • Medical/Clinical Assistant • Health Prof and Rel Clinical Other • Adm. Asst/Secr. Science, General • Gen Office Occ. & Clerical System • Sales/Distribution/Marketing

11. Mason/Masonry • Building/Property Maintenance • Plumbing Technology/Plumber • Construction Trades, Other • Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Tech/Technician • Vehicle Maintenance Tech, Other • Cabinetmaking & Millwork • Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management Phase III POS- 2010 • Institutional Food Worker • Electromechanical Tech • Computer Technology • Biotechnology • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other

12. 15.1303 Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 52.1201 Management Information System General (CIP 52.5999 will be phased into this CIP and teachers in CIP 11.0201 are invites to participate) 15.9999 Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other New CIP - 10.9999 Communication Technology and Support Services, Other (CIP 50.5999 will be phased into this new CIP and teacher in CIP 50.0602 are invited to participate) Phase IV POS- 2011

13. Unskilled jobs are disappearing; demand for high skills is rising 21st Century Economic Realities

14. Annual Income By Education 21st Century Economic Realities

15. 78.9 % - Graduate from HS 49% - Enter College 39 % - 2-year in College 28% - Complete College- 6 years 2007 The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems

16. Few College Completers 16 PA ranks 5th in the nation for sending HS students to college. PA ranks 45th in the nation for graduating the same HS students from college. This data is also similar for 2008.

17. Statewide Articulation For (POS) Save time and save money!! • This agreement outlines the general conditions between secondary and postsecondary institutions. The qualifications listed allows students to acquire postsecondary education credits leading to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the postsecondary level or an associate or baccalaureate degree. Student will receive 9 credits or more from postsecondary by meeting the requirements: • 2.5 grade point average or above • Pass the NOCTI test • Graduate from High School • Perkins Statewide Articulations with Postsecondary institutions: www.collegetransfer.net

18. SOAR Articulations Webpage Student Documentation Articulation Opportunities Links to www.CollegeTransfer.net 18

19. Statewide Articulation Overview • Examine SOAR Programs and award college-level course credit in a CTE-related POS leading to a certificate diploma, associate or baccalaureate degree at the postsecondary level. • General Agreement Conditions • Credit Validation Measures • Student Qualification • Data Collection • Current Articulations 19

20. Student Documentation Required Earn a high school diploma, achieve a minimum 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the technical courses andcomplete the Secondary School component of the approved PDE Program of Study. Achieve competent or advanced level on the Secondary School end-of-program assessment that is appropriate to the approved PDE Program of Study. Achieve proficiency on all of the approved PDE Program of Study Secondary Competency Task List. Furnish documentation to verify qualification. 20

21. Student Documentation Flowchart POS Student Documentation Items Needed: Technical Core Courses POS Documentation Items & signed POS coversheet Postsecondary Admissions Office where student is applying GPA in Technical Core Courses End of Assessment Program Skill Certificate earned Official Transcript Secondary Competency Task List & Sign off Sheet Copy Student Diploma Industry Certification(s) earned 21

22. Marketing For Program of Study (POS) • SOAR • Students Occupationally and Academically Ready • Benefits of SOAR: • Saving Money on College Tuition • Saving Time by Shortening College Attendance • Getting on the Right Career Pathway • Entering the Job Market Ready • Getting a Consistent Education

23. Marketing For Program of Study (POS) • Develop a awareness plan to inform educators of POSs • * Develop PR Marketing Plan – T-P Regional Support • Inform students on the benefits of POS • * Develop career plans for lifelong learning and for postsecondary continuation • In-service POS partners on connections with teachers • administrators, parents, industry, postsecondary • * Review scope & sequences of courses with home schools • * Support connections with partners of the POS articulations

24. Marketing For Program of Study (POS) • 4. Implement the POS in your school • * Review current career pathways and update to POSs • * Inform teachers of the need for them to incorporate POS into their curriculums. New regulations for 2011- 2012 program approvals • 5. Encourage testimonies on POS for documentaries • * Students career pathways success stories • * Teachers receiving follow ups from the community • * Best Practices share with PDE

25. For additional questions or information contact BCTE : Division Manager, Division of Professional Development and Support Services K.C. Simchock ksimchock@state.pa.us (717) 783-6964 POS/SOAR Programs: Dr. John Brown, Division of Professional Development and Support Services, jobrown@state.pa.us (717) 783-6867 Perkins IV Statewide Articulation Agreement Mr. David C. Garnes Division of Adult & Postsecondary Career and Technical Education dgarnes@state.pa.us (717) 783-6859